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Topie: Raburn's Glovework
March 7th, 2011 12:52 PM
rings RR wants a do-over. As I regularly criticize him for being subpar with the leather, I thought I'd pass this along arguing to the contrary:

http://www.blessyouboys.com/2011/3/7/2033158/ryan-raburn-correct-about-his-defense

Part of the issue here is that he does have a good arm and a fair number of outfield assists. What these ratings to not reflect, however, is his poor angles at balls.
I'd also quibble at certain misplays. Some of there are the plays that turn outs into hits and singles into extra bases.
We shall see...he's being given a job on a silver platter to lose and some in the media are getting on the Raburn bandwagon.

Thoughts?
March 7th, 2011 02:29 PM
leafer Sounds like we need a Raburn Watch thread.
March 7th, 2011 09:41 PM
joesparma 10th inning, October 6, 2009 tells the story. Raburn in a nutshell. But hope springs eternal....